EAS Batteries is further developing its unique and patented electrode extrusion process. Extruded electrodes, similar to dry coating, consume hardly any solvents in production. Therefore, they are produced in a much more environmentally friendly, energy-saving and efficient way than in the wet coating process. Within the research project "Headline", high-capacity extruded electrodes are now to be produced using a direct coating process, so that the material input and the process steps are further reduced. In addition, the energy density of the LFP-based lithium-ion cells is to be increased in the process. The demo version of such a cylindrical high power cell is thus also part of the EAS development goal in the Headline project. Another positive effect of EAS extrusion: EAS completely dispenses with the hazardous carcinogenic NMP as a solvent.
In total, eleven partners will work on the development of an energy-dense Li-ion cell with high-capacity extruded electrodes for three years from July 2021. This research project has a volume of 7.5 million euros and is funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research as part of the measure "Battery 2020 Transfer - Battery materials for future electro-mobile, stationary and other industry-relevant applications". The budget for EAS amounts to 1.5 million euros.